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Suzy & Friends

Join Suzy & Friends for a slice of a Kiwi kid’s life! Kids share their thoughts, talents, and tales; and hosts Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant share stories and silliness.

Parent info: Suzy & Friends is recommended for ages 6-10. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in New Zealand, it's about Activities and Stories for kids. Launched in 2024, it has 1 season.

There are 156 episodes

Episodes
The most recent appears first.

  • Fire engines, a bear with no teeth, and Seymour Slater

    22 min Episode 127 12 July 2026

    In this episode: Fun Facts about fire engines, Lars tells a very funny bear joke, there's another exciting chapter in the Seymour Slater story, and you can play the game What's That Sound?

  • What Happened to the Moa?

    20 min Episode 126 5 July 2026

    Young Abigail reviews Ned Barraud's book What Happened to the Moa?, Codi says po marie, and we get to know young Frankie in the game Seven Questions.

  • Special guest: 10-year-old podcaster Khirad

    26 min Episode 125 28 June 2026

    Suzy talks to talented young podcaster Khirad, Trevor makes weird noises, and there's a tricky brain-teaser sent in by Billy and Coco.

  • Kid comedians!

    23 min Episode 124 21 June 2026

    Henry, Harriet, and Otto tell their best jokes; you're invited to play What's That Sound?; and we catch up with Constable Bryan. There's also the first chapter in our new series Seymour Slater. Plus, Cool to Kōrero and Fun Facts!…

  • What do you call a snail on a ship?

    24 min Episode 123 14 June 2026

    We've got lots of jokes this week, including Hana's one about a snail on a ship. Plus, Codi's in with Cool to Kōrero, Peyton talks about the book Barkell & Mrs. Arkell, and there's a Brain-Teaser from eight-year-old Ayana.…

  • Railway crossing. Can you spell that without any 'r's?

    25 min Episode 122 7 June 2026

    Test your roro with our weekly Brain-Teaser, hear a Stay Safe message about dogs from Constable Bryan, and hear what Zac thought of the book Nee-New Goes Bananas. Plus, kid comedians, Cool to Kōrero, and What's That Sound?…

  • The Wonky Donkey man, Kylo Kitty, and excitement

    25 min Episode 121 31 May 2026

    Amazing Fun Facts about Wonkey Donkey man Craig Smith, young Joyce reviews the book Kylo Kitty Moves to the City, and Codi teaches us how to say "I'm excited" in te reo Māori. Plus, jokes from Quinn, Ash, and Lars; and in our story, Princess & Strengthus meet …

  • Rrrumm! Rum-rum-rum-rum! Raarrrrr! What's that sound?

    31 min Episode 120 24 May 2026

    Are you up to the challenge of our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game What's That Sound? We have a very special guest; you can learn some reo in Cool to Kōrero; and if you had to buy a present for a king, what would you get them?…

  • Jellyfish, Giants, and Constable Bryan

    25 min Episode 119 17 May 2026

    For six-year-old Rexford, Fun Facts about jellyfish; Princess & Strengthus meet a big, new friend; and Constable Bryan has a Keep Safe message about helmets. tony, Prue, and Saskia share their best jokes, and can you work out the answer in this week's game of …

  • Unicorns, Triangles, and Tuatara!

    27 min Episode 118 10 May 2026

    We start series two of Princess & Strengthus, the story of a special girl and her unicorn; there are Fun Facts about triangles; and eight-year-old Eva tells us what she thought of the book Tu Meke Tuatara. We also learn to say "I'm happy" in te reo Māori, ther…

  • RRrrRRRRrr -- What's That Sound?

    24 min Episode 117 3 May 2026

    Come and play our game with no prize, What's That Sound?, hear Ben talk about his favourite book Buttons McGinty by Rhys Darby, and check out Fun Facts about a famous New Zealand city.

  • Woop! Woop! Special Guest Alert!

    26 min Episode 116 26 April 2026

    There's a very special guest this week! Plus Cool to Kōrero; a triple treat of jokes; and Fleabite, Lucy the Labrador, and the Fabulous Flea-mates continue their search for musicians to join the Fleabite band.

  • Where Does Today Come Before Yesterday?

    25 min Episode 115 19 April 2026

    Test your roro with Holly's Brain-Teaser, hear Lisa play Seven Questions, check out a book review from Ryan, and catch up with Walter the Wasp.

  • Ow-ow, Ow-ooowwwww!

    22 min Episode 114 12 April 2026

    There's a pack of Fun Facts about wolves; the Brain-Teaser features something very light that's hard to hold; and kid comedians Atarangi, Nathan, and Oriana share their best jokes.

  • Kōwhai, Kōrero, and Questions

    25 min Episode 113 6 April 2026

    Emma tells us about the book Kōwhai and the Giants, we learn to say "listen carefully" in te reo Māori, and you'll get to find out all about young Finn when he plays our game Seven Questions.

  • Special Guest: Chris Sanders!

    26 min Episode 112 29 March 2026

    Author, singer-songwriter, and dad Chris Sanders talks about his exciting new project, Hana the Glow Worm. Plus, kids talk about sounds they love, it's the start of Fleabite's series Everybody Wants to Join the Fleabite Band, and Codi wants you to āta titiro.…

  • What Animal Would You Like to Be?

    24 min Episode 111 22 March 2026

    Tamariki share what animal they'd like to be, young Nick tells you about a book he loved, and we challenge you to play our game with no prize: What's That Sound?

  • Ice Cream Jokes and a Tricky Brain-Teaser

    23 min Episode 110 15 March 2026

    Eliana, Gabriella, Addison, and Ashton invent ice cream flavours, kids tell their best jokes, and there's a brain-teaser sent in by the McCallister whānau.

  • GRRR! Tigers!

    29 min Episode 109 8 March 2026

    Fun Facts about tigers, Yuying and Natalie talk about the book Blong the Cat's Costume Caper, and Codi has Cool to Kōrero.

  • Special Guest: Iliasaane

    28 min Episode 108 1 March 2026

    Meet super-talented kid Iliasaane, hear about kids' favourite toys, and play out game What's That Sound? (Clue: It's an animal. Shh.)

  • Electric Cats, Bats, and Books!

    26 min Episode 107 22 February 2026

    There's another exciting episode of The Electric Cat Detective Agency, Ben reviews the book Ooey Gooey Gone, and children's author Tom E. Moffat brings vegetable jokes to the table.

  • What Smells Better Than It Tastes?

    23 min Episode 106 15 February 2026

    Sniff out a brain-teaser from seven-year-old Freddie, tune in your taringa for our kid comedians, and learn to speak some te reo Māori with Codi.

  • 'The Grinny Granny Donkey' Gets Reviewed

    21 min Episode 105 8 February 2026

    Nethraa talks about The Grinny Granny Donkey book by Craig Smith, there are more clues and evidence in our series The Electric Cat Detective Agency, and Codi brings the love to Cool to Kōrero.

  • Special Guest: Librarian and Author Vanessa Hatley-Owen!

    26 min Episode 104 1 February 2026

    Suzy talks about how to write stories with school librarian and author Vanessa Hatley-Owen; a bunch of kids chat about what they did in the holidays; and we challenge you to play our game with no prize: What's That Sound?…

  • A Proud Pūteketeke, Tiny Trees, and Electric Cats!

    20 min Episode 103 25 January 2026

    Benji tells why he loved the book The Proud Pūteketeke, Codi teaches us how to say ‘get well soon’ in te reo Māori, and three kid comedians make us laugh. And laugh. And laugh.

  • Exciting! 'The Electric Cat Detective Agency' Is Here!

    23 min Episode 102 18 January 2026

    This week, we start a new adventure series, The Electric Cat Detective Agency; there’s a Brain-Teaser to tickle your noggin; and Tom E. Moffatt tells jokes about lip caterpillars (moustaches)!

  • The Little Yellow Digger Is Back!

    19 min Episode 101 11 January 2026

    Peter Gilderdale tells his Little Yellow Digger story, Nathan asks what the sun drinks out of, and the Brain-Teaser is about catching and throwing.

  • Special Guest: Surf Lifesaver Travis!

    25 min Episode 100 4 January 2026

    Find out what a surf lifesaver does and how you could be one; Codi pops in to say, ‘Me tākaro tātou’; and Imogen and her pet dragon Roari meet a leopard seal with a sore tooth.

  • I Buzz, and I Hum, and I Fly All Around

    22 min Episode 99 28 December 2025

    There's a buzzy brain-teaser; Constable Bryan talks about tramping, hiking, and camping; and this week's Imogen & Roari story features Bluey the penguin.

  • The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas

    19 min Episode 98 21 December 2025

    The story this week is The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas, Codi has Cool to Kōrero, and kids talk about their favourite Christmas songs. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaa!

  • What Has Four Fingers and a Thumb but Is Not Alive?

    20 min Episode 97 14 December 2025

    There's a 'handy' brain-teaser, kids talk about good Christmas presents for dad, and we get muddy with this week's game of 'What's That Sound?'

  • Where Do Dogs Come From in New Zealand

    20 min Episode 96 7 December 2025

    Tadgh tells us his dog joke, Constable Bryan calls in with some good advice, and kids talk about good Christmas presents for mum.

  • Special Guest!

    24 min Episode 95 30 November 2025

    Suzy talks to a special guest, Codi pops in to say 'Meri Kirihimete,' and Imogen and her pet dragon Roari go to the beach!

  • The Interrupting Cow Surprises Suzy

    17 min Episode 94 23 November 2025

    Cody, Emma, & Harris try their best jokes out on Suzy; Spellodies meet Silent 'B'; and Suzy thinks she's found the oldest game in the world.

  • Police Officer Constable Bryan Is Back!

    18 min Episode 93 16 November 2025

    Constable Bryan talks about school patrols, Clara tells us about a book she read called Out of the Egg, and the brain-teaser is: "What has a head and a tail but no body?" Find out the answer on the podcast.

  • All It Takes Is Seven Questions

    19 min Episode 92 9 November 2025

    You can learn a lot about someone by asking them seven questions. But which seven questions? We try it out with Tadgh. Codi teaches us how to say 'don't worry' in te reo Māori; there's a trio of kid comedians; and Spellodies are joined by Moose, who helps them…

  • A Special Guest!

    19 min Episode 91 2 November 2025

    Check out our elephant-tastic brain-teaser, put your gumboots on to play What's That Sound?, and meet our very special guest!

  • Tick-Tick-Tick-Tick—Ding!

    18 min Episode 90 26 October 2025

    We get to know Zaria by playing the game Seven Questions, a grumpy mole pokes his nose in, and we go into space for this week's Brain Teaser!

  • Kids, Kereru, and Kōrero

    19 min Episode 89 19 October 2025

    Kids just like you talk about friends, Alison tells you about the book Kereru, and Codi's back with Cool to Kōrero. Plus, special guests Spellodies!

  • Tick-Tick, Tick-Tick-Tick-Tick... What IS That Sound?

    19 min Episode 88 12 October 2025

    We challenge you to play our game What's That Sound?; Suzy reads the story Tūī in a Kōwhai; and Finn, Hudson, & Lisa have a triple treat of jokes.

  • A Special Guest!

    22 min Episode 87 5 October 2025

    When she was a kid, our special guest loved whales, dolphins, and sharks -- now she's a marine biologist! Codi teaches us to say "Let's tidy up!" in te reo Māori, and six-year-old Zoe talks about her pets.

  • What's Brown and Sticky?

    28 min Episode 86 28 September 2025

    Jokes, jokes, jokes, Suzy reads a story, and kids talk about their favourite toys.

  • School Holiday Fun!

    21 min Episode 85 21 September 2025

    Check out our Brain-Teaser, listen to Suzy read the story Dreams of a Moa, and learn to say "see you tomorrow" in te reo Māori.

  • Talk Like a Pirate, Catch a Wave, and Wears-a-Tutu Grandad

    24 min Episode 84 14 September 2025

    Talk Like a Pirate day is this week, so kids tell us what they know about pirates; Suzy reads the story Daisy McRae and the Wave of the Day; and Ynez tells us about a cool grandpa book.

  • Father's Day, Turtles, and Wiggly Worms

    18 min Episode 83 7 September 2025

    On Father's Day, kids told us why they love their dad; there's the story 'How the Turtle Got Its Shell', and we find the world's biggest worm!

  • We Talk to a Train Driver!

    27 min Episode 82 31 August 2025

    Suzy chats to a train driver about their job; Milla, Manu, and Ngarimu have a triple treat of jokes; and Codi teaches us more te reo in Cool to Kōrero.

  • How Can You Drop an Egg Four Metres without Breaking It?

    20 min Episode 81 24 August 2025

    We've got an eggy brain-teaser, Ruby reads the book Georgie the Farmer and wants to tell you about it, and there are Fun Facts about the colour green!

  • What’s That Sound? He Aha Tērā Tangi?

    25 min Episode 80 17 August 2025

    Play our game with no prize, ‘What’s That Sound?', hear Tom tells jokes about bums, and listen to the latest exciting episode of our space adventure with Chad Awesomesauce and Keira.

  • Animal Sounds, a Magic Brain, and the Very Fastest Things

    20 min Episode 79 10 August 2025

    How does a lion like its meat? Joke writer Tom E. Moffatt has the answer! Ayrton talks about the book My Brain Is Magic, and Suzy has Fun Facts about the fastest things in the world.

  • With Special Guest Craig "Wonky Donkey" Smith!

    27 min Episode 78 3 August 2025

    Suzy talks to the Wonky Donkey man, Craig Smith. Also, the Chad Awesomesauce series continues; Roo, Nathan, & Emma have jokes; and are you up to the challenge of our game What's That Sound?

  • Space Captain Chad Awesomesauce Is Back!

    22 min Episode 77 27 July 2025

    We made a new series of our award-winning Chad Awesomesauce space adventure, and in this podcast we have the first episode! Also, nine-year-old Leni talks about the book Jungle Jazz, Codi is back with Cool to Kōrero, and there are jokes about Ancient Egypt you…

  • Boings, Bangs, and Bums!

    25 min Episode 76 20 July 2025

    Suzy chats to five-year-old Elizabeth about her favourite book, there's the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game What's That Sound?, and Suzy reads the story My Dad's Runaway Bum.

  • You Don't Know How Lucky You Are!

    23 min Episode 75 13 July 2025

    Suzy reads the story You Don't Know How Lucky You Are, Sevim talks about what they did on holiday, and Codi asks, "Kua reri te kai?"

  • Special Guest - A Nurse!

    26 min Episode 74 6 July 2025

    There's a triple treat of jokes from Ted, Quinn, & Emma; young Sophia talks about what she's been doing in the holidays; Suzy talks to a nurse about their job.

  • I'm Bright, Shiny, and Worth Lots of Money...

    21 min Episode 73 29 June 2025

    Test your brainpower with this week's Brain-Teaser; seven-year-old Lars talks about guitars; and Codi helps us learn some te reo.

  • Monarchs, Megan, and Margaret Mahy

    26 min Episode 72 22 June 2025

    Suzy reads the story Monarchs of Aotearoa, Megan joins the jokesters, we challenge you to play What's That Sound?, and Serena talks about The Witch in the Cherry Tree.

  • A Suzy Story, Matariki, and Netball

    22 min Episode 71 15 June 2025

    Eight-year-old Sophie talks about the book Twinkle, Twinkle, Matariki; Trevor talks to kids at the netball courts; Laya, Alex, and Leo tell their best jokes; and Suzy reads her story I Can Do It.

  • Lego, Crabs, and Nanas with No Manners!

    23 min Episode 70 8 June 2025

    We talk to five-year-old Manu about his Lego, Alisa has the story The Sandpiper and the Crab, and nine-year-old Millie tells us what she thought of the book Nanas with No Manners.

  • Special Guest: Rainbow Rosalind!

    22 min Episode 69 1 June 2025

    Suzy chats to award-winning kids entertainer Rainbow Rosalind; seven-year-old Milla plays our game Seven Questions; and the Brain-Teaser is about a flying thing.

  • What Has One Eye but Can't See?

    22 min Episode 68 25 May 2025

    Exercise your brain with a Brain-Teaser, have a go at our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game What's That Sound?, hear Alisa tell a story from Nauru, and find out what Curtis likes about fishing with his dad.

  • Football, Fairies, and Dirty Faces

    18 min Episode 67 18 May 2025

    Jashika tells us what she thought of the book Fairies; kids just like you talk about their favourite sports; and Finn, Ash, & Jayden have the week's best jokes.

  • What's That? He Aha Tērā?

    22 min Episode 66 11 May 2025

    The Brain-Teaser is about bands that don't play music, nine-year-old Elijah talks about the book Do Not Feed the Kea, and Codi helps us learn to say "What's that?" in te reo Māori.

  • Loopy Tunes, Rats, Bats, and Pairs of Pants

    20 min Episode 65 4 May 2025

    Suzy talks to special guests Loopy Tunes, young Poppy plays the game Seven Questions, and Alisa tells a story from Samoa about the Rat and the Bat.

  • What Did You Do in the Holidays?

    27 min Episode 64 27 April 2025

    We've been out talking to kids about the holidays, there's the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game What's That Sound?, and it's the final episode of Simon Taylor's story about Princess and Her Unicorn Strengthus.

  • Knock, Knock! Who's There?

    25 min Episode 63 20 April 2025

    Three kid comedians tell their favourite jokes, nine-year-old Sophie chats about the Anzac Day book My Grandfather's War, and Codi has Cool to Kōrero.

  • Holiday Fun!

    27 min Episode 62 13 April 2025

    We play a new game of Seven Questions with eight-year-old Blair, chat about Stephanie Thatchers's I'm an Inky Octopus, and make you think hard with a Brain-Teaser sent in by kids from St Mary's School.

  • You Can Be a Comedian When You Grow Up!

    26 min Episode 61 6 April 2025

    Suzy chats to a comedian about their job, Princess and her unicorn Strengthus meet the crocodiles, and we challenge you to have a go at our game 'What's That Sound?'

  • Apples, Apples, Apples

    23 min Episode 60 30 March 2025

    The brain-teaser is about apples, apples, and more apples; Alex talks about the book Roo & Vladimir; and Codi helps us learn to say "I'm hungry" in te reo Māori.

  • A Princess and a Unicorn

    22 min Episode 59 23 March 2025

    Simon Taylor, storyteller, has the first chapter in our new series, Princess & Strengthus the Unicorn; young Una reads her story about overprotective parents; and Maia, Blair, & Austin have a triple treat of jokes.…

  • We're Going to the Zoo

    24 min Episode 58 16 March 2025

    Stefan reads his story about a school visit to the zoo; Te'a, Elizabeth, and Hana are our kid comedians; and are you up for this week's brain-teaser challenge? It's a tricky one!

  • What Did the Chicken Say at the Library?

    26 min Episode 57 9 March 2025

    Book-book-book! Suzy reads us one, young Rhylee reads her story about Book Week, and Mitchell reviews a book too. Plus jokes, a brain-teaser, and the game 'What's That Sound?'

  • Woof-woof! Miaow! Tweet-tweet!

    25 min Episode 56 2 March 2025

    Our special guest is a vet who chats about her job caring for animals. Also, Marley talks about a book he read, and there are fun facts to make you smarter.

  • Ka pai tō mahi!

    23 min Episode 55 23 February 2025

    We learn some te reo Māori with Codi, find out about the dinosaur zoo, and ask this brain teaser: 'Which instrument is the odd one out? Trumpet, flute, violin, harmonica, or tuba?'

  • A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. But Why?

    23 min Episode 54 16 February 2025

    Suzy reads a story by award-winning Kiwi author Peter Millet, Codi teaches us a new Māori phrase in 'Cool to Kōrero,' and young Isaac answers seven questions. Not six. Not eight. Seven.

  • What Does a Police Officer Do?

    20 min Episode 53 9 February 2025

    Special guest Constable Bryan Ward pops in for a chat, a naughty penguin follows the fish, and there's our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?'

  • What a Lovely Smile You Have!

    21 min Episode 52 2 February 2025

    The very handsome and clever Bryan & Bobby talk about compliments, young Mason reads his story about all the things he likes, and Suzy tells us why smiling is good for your health.

  • What's Inside a Police Car?

    17 min Episode 51 26 January 2025

    Bryan & Bobby take you inside a police car, Hazel has a tricky brain teaser, and Zakhar tells you what he thought of the book ‘Remarkable Animal Stories from New Zealand and Australia’.

  • You've Got to Be Joking!

    19 min Episode 50 19 January 2025

    The best jokes of the week are told by Sasha, Jayden & Zara, Maddison chats about Celia the Seagull, Suzy has fun facts about a stinky animal, and there’s a new brain teaser to challenge the organ of soft nervous tissue contained in your skull.…

  • Bushwalks and Bike Rides

    19 min Episode 49 12 January 2025

    Young Levi talks about what he's been doing in the holidays, there are Fun Facts about animals with beaks, and you can play the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound? - He Aha Tera Tangi?'

  • Bryan & Bobby Make a Splash!

    23 min Episode 48 5 January 2025

    Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby get ready for summer fun in the pool; Arabella tells us about a helicopter called Ellie Copter; Suzy has Fun Facts about the Web; and Indy reads her own special story, Kindness.…

  • What Do You Call a Bear with No Teeth?

    17 min Episode 47 29 December 2024

    Elizabeth, Jamie, and Nathan have the best jokes sent in this week; you can have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'; and why are Persephone, Zinnia, and Atlas part of Fun Facts this week?

  • Can the Little Yellow Digger Save Christmas?

    21 min Episode 46 22 December 2024

    The Little Yellow Digger is back for a very special job, Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby are flying to Aussie, and Kristel, Alayna, Greer, and Tama have some creative Christmas gift ideas for mums.

  • Taihoa, e hoa!

    16 min Episode 45 15 December 2024

    It's Cool to Kōrero with Suzy Cato, the Gnomes have a very berry Christmas, and there are a bunch of kids with awesome Christmas present ideas for dads!

  • What Do You Call Someone Who Sings at Christmas? Carol!

    19 min Episode 44 8 December 2024

    Bryan & Bobby have a mystery to solve: is Christmas really cancelled? There's a triple treat of jokes from Atarangi, Nathan, and Oriana, and Peter Gilderdale tells the story The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas.…

  • Best Christmas Present Ever!

    20 min Episode 43 1 December 2024

    Trevor asks kids about the best Christmas present they ever got, we chat about Santa's Fireproof Knickers, Hatupatu gets into trouble with the bird woman, and Suzy finds out about reindeer.

  • Fa la la la laa!

    21 min Episode 42 24 November 2024

    Kairav talks about the book Greedy Cat's Christmas, Suzy has random Fun Facts and a Brain Teaser, and Trevor talks to kids about their favourite Christmas songs.

  • Kittens, Kiwi, and Kids Just Like You

    24 min Episode 41 17 November 2024

    Josh is a kid with a message for you, Tāne Mahuta calls a meeting of all the birds in the forest, and Suzy has Fun Facts about kittens. Miaow. Oh, and have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'

  • Horses Go Neigh and Māui Slows the Sun

    20 min Episode 40 10 November 2024

    There's a story about how Māui slowed the sun, young Austin talks about a book called 'No Home for Wētā,' Gracie reads her story about horses, and there's a Brain Teaser sent in by a kid just like you.

  • Boom! Pop! Crackle! Fizz!

    20 min Episode 39 3 November 2024

    Jake's whānau lets off fireworks, Irene tells the story of Hinemoa & Tūtānekai, and Suzy sprints to the rescue with random Fun Facts about running!

  • Kiwi Kid Comedians, Squeaky Sounds, and Cool to Kōrero

    23 min Episode 38 27 October 2024

    Play our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?' and check out the youngest comedy talent in Aotearoa. Suzy has Cool to Kōrero, and what's up with Charlie the Crow?

  • Waka, Wishes, and Elephants!

    20 min Episode 37 20 October 2024

    Listen to Irene tell the awesome story of Rata & the Totara Tree, make a wish with young Archie, and hear six-year-old Hazel read her story about elephants – she sure knows a lot about pachyderms!

  • Lots of Laughs and Buried Treasure

    21 min Episode 36 13 October 2024

    There are jokes from a trio of young comedians. Nour talks about the book ‘Who Took the Toilet Paper?’ by Amy Harrop, Suzy has Fun Facts, and the Little Yellow Digger finds something buried in the sand… (Is it the missing toilet paper?)…

  • Diggers and Dinosaurs

    19 min Episode 35 6 October 2024

    Learn a new phrase with Suzy in our Cool to Kōrero segment. Listen to the story ‘The Little Yellow Digger & the Bones,’ and get your brain buzzing with a fresh brain-teaser. Ka rawe!

  • In the Sun and Looking for Clouds

    21 min Episode 34 29 September 2024

    The Little Yellow Digger has to make a trip to the beach, while Suzy has Fun Facts about ice cream. Seven-year-old William reads his story about going to buy a musical instrument, and Shanae reviews the book ‘Īhaka and the Unexpected Visitor’ by Kirsty Wadswor…

  • Get Your Thinking Cap On

    15 min Episode 33 22 September 2024

    Listen for Callum’s brain-teaser and see if you can solve it. The Little Yellow Digger visits school, there’s a watery surprise, and we play our game What’s That Sound?

  • Knock, knock. Who's there? Bee. Bee who?

    21 min Episode 32 15 September 2024

    Bee careful! Tyla reads her story about rescuing a bee. Faith, Kovee, & Nathan have a triple treat of jokes, Suzy has ‘Cool to Kōrero’, and there’s a crisis at the zoo - time to call the Little Yellow Digger!

  • Diggers, Pirates, and Brains! Oh my!

    19 min Episode 31 8 September 2024

    We begin reading one of Aotearoa’s most muddy book series, starting with the original Little Yellow Digger by Betty Gilderdale. Young Emily talks about the book The Rhyming Pirate, and Suzy has Fun Facts about Brains.…

  • Episode 30

    24 min Season 1 Episode 30 1 September 2024

    There are jokes from a trio of young comedians, Evie talks about the book Bumblebee, and Suzy reads the story That's Not Junk by Kiwi author Nicki Slade Robinson.

  • Episode 29

    23 min Season 1 Episode 29 25 August 2024

    Learn a new phrase with our Cool to Kōrero segment, listen to Suzy read The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street, and find out about toys that were invented by accident.

  • Songs made in NZ, dragons, and animal noises

    40 min Episode 28 15 July 2026

    Music from Mr Roberelli, Levity Beet, Loopy Tunes, and The Nukes. Plus, tamariki with jokes, Fun Facts about dragons, and kids make animal noises!…

  • Episode 28

    17 min Season 1 Episode 28 18 August 2024

    We challenge you to play our game with no prize, What's That Sound? Suzy reads the story The Messy-O-Saurus. There are jokes about undies, trunks, and vests with Tom E. Moffatt.

  • Homegrown music for Kiwi kids, turtles, and breakfast!

    40 min Episode 27 8 July 2026

    Songs about dogs, cats, stars, nana, and dancing. Alisa tells a story from Kiribati, called ‘Why Turtles Live in the Sea’, and tamariki talk about their best breakfasts.…

  • Episode 27

    17 min Season 1 Episode 27 11 August 2024

    See if you can solve this week's Brain Teaser, check out Fun Facts about noises, and listen to Suzy read the book The Chillout Chair by Jo Carson-Barr.

  • 100% Kiwi music, The Kāuri Family, and Kids Just Like You

    41 min Season 1 Episode 26 1 July 2026

    Music from Fleabite, Claudia Robin Gunn, and the song E Tū Tānagta. Suzy reads the story The Kāuri Family, and we ask kids ‘Would you rather share your bedroom with a pig or a sheep?’…

  • Episode 26

    22 min Season 1 Episode 26 4 August 2024

    Suzy reads Hickory Dickory Kick by Peter Millet. Kids Cody, Emma, and Harris tell their favourite jokes. Young Pryce talks about The Awhi Warrior.

  • Suzy’s new song, Friendship, and Kittens

    42 min Episode 25 24 June 2026

    Suzy Cato sings ‘I’m Baking a Cake’, there’s a song about skinks, and a waiata from Kia Whanake called ‘Ngā Kararehe’ (animals). Also, kids talk about friendship, there are Kitten Fun Facts, and a trio of kid comedians to make you giggle.…

  • Episode 25

    16 min Season 1 Episode 25 28 July 2024

    Tom E. Moffatt, who writes fun stories for kids, visits with some jokes. Liam talks about Goat on a Trampoline. Suzy reads the story It's Time to Go by New Zealand author Carol Duffy.

  • Music, Māui, and Miaow!

    42 min Episode 24 17 June 2026

    There’s Suzy’s new song ‘Beautiful Butterfly’, Levity Beet’s latest ‘Yes, You Can’, and you can singalong with ‘Dinosaur Zoo’. Plus, Whaea Lucy tells the story ‘How Māui Discovered Fire’, tamariki talk about dinosaurs, and there are Fun Facts about Cats.…

  • Episode 24

    22 min Season 1 Episode 24 21 July 2024

    This week, Ethan talks about a book he’s just read, seven-year-old Devan reads her story My Most Loved Soft Toy, and Bryan and Bobby visit a farm.

  • Kids music made in NZ, the Kiwi Queen of the Cosmos, and Germs!

    40 min Episode 23 10 June 2026

    On the playlist, a new Suzy Cato song, a tune about a turbo-charged Duck, Mr Roberelli sings about fruits that start with ‘P’, and there’s new music from Itty Bitty Beats. Plus, Lilly reviews a book about a very clever NZ scientist, there’s a cool story, and w…

  • Episode 23

    17 min Season 1 Episode 23 14 July 2024

    Nine-year-old Matilda reviews the book Ming’s Iceberg, Constable Bryan and his police dog Bobby tell us how to keep warm in winter, and we learn a new te reo phrase in ‘Cool to Kōrero.’

  • Kiwi music for kiwi kids, Te Ika-a-Māui, and Bubbles!

    42 min Episode 22 3 June 2026

    Music includes Suzy’s new song ‘Floating Bubbles’, ‘Ramshackle Yellow Car’ from Mr Roberelli & Kath Bee, and Loopy Tunes ‘Savalivali’. Plus, whaea Lucy has the story ‘Te Ika-a-Māui’, kids tell their best jokes, and Blake talks about a book he loved.…

  • Episode 22

    21 min Season 1 Episode 22 7 July 2024

    We ask kids Chloe, Devon, Shania, and Sarah, "What makes a good story?" There’s a triple treat of jokes, and ten-year-old Nina tells us what she thought of a book she’s just read called Out in the Moana.

  • Waiata for kiwi kids, young comedians, and donuts

    42 min Episode 21 27 May 2026

    The Nukes play a cool tune called ‘Max the Mosquito’, Suzy sings about waiting, and Fleabite teams up with Loopy Tunes for the song Māmā. There’s the story ‘Ruaumoko’, Roo, Paige, and Tilly tell jokes, and you’ll be amazed by our fun facts about donuts!…

  • Episode 21

    19 min Season 1 Episode 21 30 June 2024

    Constable Bryan and his police dog Bobby have a story about how to stay safe in a flood, young Meg reads her story My Pet Dinosaur, and you can play the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game ‘What’s That Sound?’

  • Homegrown music, Pūrākau, and Pizza!

    41 min Episode 20 20 May 2026

    On the music list this week: The Punk Rock Socks, Anika Moa, and Amalia’s Music - plus Suzy’s new song ‘My House has a Roof’. Jaanki talks about the book ‘Tulip & Sprout’, Whaea Lucy tells the story ‘The Separation of Ranginui & Papatūānuku’, and kids build th…

  • Episode 20

    22 min Season 1 Episode 20 23 June 2024

    This week, we celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. Suzy reads the story Colour the Stars, and young Sisi talks about the book Flit the Fantail & the Matariki Map.

  • Music for tamariki, a spotty zebra, and a Suzy story

    41 min Episode 19 13 May 2026

    We play Suzy’s new song ‘Put Your Waewae In’, plus music from Em & Me, Chris Sanders, and Gerry Paul. Kids talk about why grown-ups go to work, Hudson chats about the book ‘Spotty the Zebra’, and Suzy reads her story ‘I Can Do It’…

  • Episode 19

    18 min Season 1 Episode 19 16 June 2024

    Two seven-year-olds, Charlotte and Jackson, chat about friendship; young Millie talks about the book Dougal the Dancing Kakapō; and Police Constable Bryan and his trainee police dog Bobby have a story about winter colds and sniffles.…

  • Songs made in NZ, school chat, and spacecraft

    45 min Episode 18 6 May 2026

    Suzy Cato, Music with Michal, Anika Moa, and Fun & Funner provide the music. Nine-year-old Harry reviews the book ‘Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees’, kids tell their best jokes, and tamariki talk about why they go to school.…

  • Episode 18

    24 min Season 1 Episode 18 9 June 2024

    It's the final of our time-travel series as Ali & Gab meet adventurous aviator Jean Batten, Joshua reviews a book that features a funny bunny, and Alissa plays the game 'Seven Questions'!

  • 100% kiwi music for kiwi kids, race cars, and pink elephants!

    45 min Season 1 Episode 17 29 April 2026

    We play ‘Happy’, a song from the NZ show ‘Bigsies & Littles, Itty Bitty Beats sing about ‘100 Race Cars’, and there’s music from Māori Mama featuring Manaaki J and Zen-Awa. Plus, the space adventure ‘Chad Awesomesauce & the Voyage to Voyager’, and kids chat ab…

  • Episode 17

    22 min Season 1 Episode 17 2 June 2024

    This week, Hamish talks about the book The Sc'ollarship Prize, kids talk about their friends, and Ali & Gab continue their time-travel adventures.

  • Homegrown music for kiwi kids, a detective dog, and shops

    44 min Episode 16 22 April 2026

    Fleabite sings about what music smells like, Claudia Robin Gunn has her new song ‘A B C of Awesome’, and there’s the Loopy Tunes tune ‘Māui Dolphin’. Plus, young Ayrton talks about the book ‘Watson the Detective Dog’, and kids talk about what they’d sell if th…

  • Episode 16

    26 min Season 1 Episode 16 26 May 2024

    Young Ted talks about his new puppy, Charlotte, Travis, & Juliette are our guest joke-tellers this week, and you're invited to play 'What's That Sound?' - the game with no prize!

  • Suzy’s new song! Dwarf planets! Rules!

    42 min Episode 15 15 April 2026

    We play the brand-new song from Suzy Cato, plus music from Miss Nadia, Hey Duby, and Ceebee Teatime. There are kid comedians, we ask kids what rules they have at home, and there are more fun facts about the solar system.…

  • Episode 15

    19 min Season 1 Episode 15 19 May 2024

    We take a Tiki Tour Through Time with Ali & Gab and climb Mt. Everest, children talk about why it's cool to be a kid, and there are fun facts about bikes.

  • 100% kiwi music, rabbits, rockets, and sport

    40 min Season 1 Episode 14 8 April 2026

    Music from Gerry Paul, Suzy Cato & Loopy Tunes, Cee Bee Teatime, and Justin Christopher. Also, there’s a rabbit with a carrot habit, Chad & Keira continue their trip through the solar system, tamariki talk about their favourite sports, and young Finn reviews a…

  • Episode 14

    24 min Season 1 Episode 14 12 May 2024

    Emma, Nathan, & Coco have a triple treat of jokes, Ali & Gab travel back in time to a famous rugby match, and Cooper talks about the book That's What Dragons Do.

  • Homegrown music, a space adventure, a kiwi champion, and a dog with a smelly bum

    45 min Episode 13 1 April 2026

    Kids’ music from Aotearoa, including Anika Moa, TOCK.earth, Captain Festus McBoyle, and Alphabeatz. Plus, by request, we bring back our space adventure, ‘Chad Awesomesauce’, young Malaika reviews the book ‘Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion’, and Ted returns w…

  • Episode 13

    19 min Season 1 Episode 13 5 May 2024

    We start the time-travel adventure series starring 10-year-olds Ali & Gab. This week, they meet the world-famous-in-New-Zealand dolphin, Pelorus Jack, young Ayla talks about the book Starfish the Star, and seven-year-old Paige tries our game 'Playing Favourite…

  • A new puppy, watermelons, and what tastes with its FEET?!

    43 min Episode 12 25 March 2026

    Ted talks about his new puppy, there are incredible fun facts about watermelons, and Bilal talks about a book that’s called ‘Tasting with Your Feet’. Plus, kiwi music including Levity Beet & Itty Bitty Beats, Claudia Robin Gunn, and Chanelle & Friends with Won…

  • Episode 12

    22 min Season 1 Episode 12 28 April 2024

    In Suzy's Book Corner this week, Suzy reads Dawn McMillan's book I Need a New Bum, there are jokes from Kaia, Nathan, and Izzy, and six-year-old Ben reads his story about Disney movies.

  • Penguin poop, Favourite Places, and Little Ruby

    42 min Episode 11 18 March 2026

    There are Fun Facts about Penguins, tamariki talk about their favourite places, and young Noah reviews Ruby Tui’s book ‘Little Ruby & Friends’. Plus, music from Alphabeatz, Kath Bee, and The Nukes!…

  • Episode 11

    18 min Season 1 Episode 11 21 April 2024

    This week: Fun Facts about chickens, nine-year-old Riley talks about ANZAC Day and the book Violet's Scarf, and you have have a go at 'What's That Sound?', the competition with no prize!

  • Machines, haka and tuatara!

    42 min Episode 10 11 March 2026

    We talk about machines and have a story called ‘Hector Edward Harris’ Wonder Machine’. Desmond talks about the book ‘The Greatest Haka Festival in the World’, and there are songs about a tuatara, a monster, and sunscreen.…

  • Episode 10

    21 min Season 1 Episode 10 14 April 2024

    Harry talks about a book he's just read called Sparrow Fart, Suzy reads the story The Sava Chair by Jo Carson-Barr, and Ted, Quinn, and Emma have the week's best jokes.

  • What's under the waves?

    41 min Episode 9 4 March 2026

    It’s a sea-themed Suzy & Friends with songs, stories, and fun facts. Featured creatures are, penguins, octopuses, jellyfish, whales, dolphins, sea anemones, and… a taniwha!…

  • Episode 9

    16 min Season 1 Episode 9 7 April 2024

    Tamariki answer the question "If you could have a superpower, what would it be?", there are Fun Facts about elephants, and this week's story in Suzy's Book Corner is Bumblebee by Rachel Weston.

  • Pumice, tadpoles and Ellie Copter!

    41 min Episode 8 25 February 2026

    Loopy Tunes & Suzy Cato sing ‘Toro Like a Kakīroa’, young scientist Patrick tells us about pumice, and the story is ‘Rona & the Moon’. Plus, kids with jokes, a song about a Nana, and lots more!…

  • Episode 8

    23 min Season 1 Episode 8 31 March 2024

    Pedro, Emma, and Megan have a triple treat of jokes, Seagull Sid by Dawn McMillan is the book Suzy reads, and Trevor asks kids where he can find the Easter Bunny.

  • Venus Fly Traps, Pirate Socks, and The Pipi Dance

    44 min Episode 7 18 February 2026

    Jelly Bean Queen sings ‘I Think My Venus Fly Trap is a Vegan’, Harriet tells us about the book ‘Pipi Dance’, Amalia puts on her pirate socks, and kids just like you talk about what it’s like going back to school after the holidays.…

  • Episode 7

    17 min Season 1 Episode 7 24 March 2024

    Suzy reads Carol Duffy's book Do Not Feed the Kea, you can play the game 'What's That Sound?', and eight-year-old Aston talks about friends.

  • Dinosaurs, Doctors and School Road Patrol

    43 min Episode 6 11 February 2026

    We hear from a School Road Patrol member, find out what doctors do, and play new music from Marshmellow & Kath Bee. Plus, jokes, jokes, and more jokes!…

  • Episode 6

    22 min Season 1 Episode 6 17 March 2024

    It's the final, exciting episode of the space adventure Chad Awesomesauce and the Voyage to Voyager; young Maiwenn talks about a book she read called There are No Moa e Hoa... and Trevor asks kids, "If you had $100, what would you do with it?"…

  • What's your favourite animal? Turtle, parrot, wonky-donkey-man? Or something else?

    43 min Episode 5 4 February 2026

    Kids talk about their favourite animals, and there's the story 'How the Turtle Got its Shell' - plus music from Kiri & Lou, Music with Michal, and Wonky Donkey Man Craig Smith!…

  • Episode 5

    19 min Season 1 Episode 5 10 March 2024

    Tamariki Aston, Molly & Sebastian share a triple treat of jokes; Suzy chats about carrots; six-year-old Olive reads her story about spiders; and Peter talks about the book Pelorus Jack​.

  • Spiders, Tūī, and Parsnips

    45 min Episode 4 28 January 2026

    Six-year-old Olive reads her story about Spiders, Jeff Parsnips sings about Tomato Tamati, and Suzy finds a 'Tūī in a Kōwhai'. Plus, music about unicorns, ducks and dream queens!…

  • Episode 4

    24 min Season 1 Episode 4 3 March 2024

    Play 'What's that Sound?' with Suzy (the competition with no prize); young Devan reads Room 5's 'Alliteration Poem,' and nine-year-old Sonatane talks about the book Lion Guards the Cake​.

  • Shelley the Sheep, Simon the Storyteller and alliteration comes alive!

    44 min Episode 3 21 January 2026

    Kiwi musical genius fleaBITE sings about Shelley the Sheep, there’s another story about Princess and her pet dragon Strengthus, and young Devan reads the 'Alliteration Poem' her class wrote.…

  • Episode 3

    19 min Season 1 Episode 3 25 February 2024

    The space adventure Chad Awesomesauce continues; five-year-old Olivia talks about Butterfly Creek; and Suzy has some amazing Fun Facts about tohorā - whales.

  • A skateboarder, a pirate and a comedian walk into a podcast…

    45 min Episode 2 14 January 2026

    Meet comedian Simon McKinney and ten-year-old skateboarder Te'a, Captain Festus McBoyle sings ‘Pull Me Finger’, and Pierre, Indy & Kingston have their favourite jokes. Plus, bees and potions.…

  • Episode 2

    23 min Season 1 Episode 2 18 February 2024

    Suzy talks to young Te'a about skateboarding; eight-year-old Cortina chats about the book The Messy-o-saurus; and kids tell their favourite jokes. Plus, Fun Facts and 'Cool to Kōrero'.

  • Monsters, unicorns, and Itty Bitty Beats!

    45 min Episode 1 7 January 2026

    There’s the song ‘Monsters in te Moana’ by Suzy Cato and Parrot in the Pocket, young Lucy plays a tune on the recorder, and Itty Bitty Beats sing ‘Ten Little Kiwi Birds’. Plus, kids with jokes, a unicorn story and lots more!…

  • Episode 1

    20 min Season 1 Episode 1 11 February 2024

    Tune in for 'What's that Sound?', episode one of Chad Awesomesauce and the Voyage to Voyager, and nine-year old Lucy talking about learning a musical instrument.

  • Introducing: Suzy & Friends

    1 min Season 1 Trailer 7 February 2024

    Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant present a podcast made for kiwi kids. Based on the award-winning Suzy & Friends radio show it features audio stories, kids talking about books, tamariki telling jokes, Fun Facts, and lots more. Tune in for a new episode every Monday.…

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